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New York put under Emergency due to severe winter storm
Washington: US President Joe Biden declared an emergency in the state of New York due to a severe winter storm, the White House said in a statement.
"Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of…
Former Afghan Prez Karzai blames US for corruption in his country
Washington: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Tuesday that he took responsibility for corruption in the country, while also admitting that the United States was involved in it as well.
" full responsibility for the corruption…
Gas field with 58 BCM reserves discovered in Black Sea
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a new gas field with a reserve of 58 billion cubic meters has been discovered in the Black Sea.
"Our drilling vessel Fatih has discovered 58 billion cubic meters of natural…
Pak reach 317/5 as Babar survives two calls and becomes highest run-getter in 2022
Karachi: Pakistan recovered from a precarious 110 for four to finish the opening day’s play in the first Test against New Zealand at 317 for five at the National Bank Cricket Arena on Monday.
Captain Babar Azam benefitted from a dropped…
Dhaka Metro rail ready for first run on Wednesday
Dhaka: The much awaited first ever elevated metro rail is ready for commercial operation as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to inaugurate the metro rail on December 28.
"Dhaka is the second largest city in South Asia and the seventh…
Church of Cyprus calls upon citizens not to give up to Turkish greed
Athens: The Church of Cyprus on Sunday urged the nation and government not to give up efforts to liberate the island from Turkish occupation and criticized excessive consumerism during Christmas.
"Unfortunately, the year 2022 is passing…
Nepal Prez appoints Pushpa Kamal Dahal as next PM
Kathmandu: Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal as the prime minister of Nepal.
This would be the Communist leader's third stint as the PM. Bhandari appointed him as per…
Motto for Today: ‘Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Dec.26........
1854 - Wood-pulp paper 1st exhibited in Buffalo (US).
1865 - James H. Mason of Franklin, was issued the first U.S. patent for a…
Iyer, Ashwin save India from early shocks against Bangladesh
Dhaka: The match-winning 71 runs partnership for the eighth wicket between Ravichandran Ashwin and Shreyas Iyer helped India register a 2-0 Test series against Bangladesh at Sher e Bangla National Stadium here on Sunday.
Ashwin punched the…
Motto for Today: The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.’
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MAY YOU ENJOY ALL THAT IS GOOD IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
IMF asks Pakistan to meet loan repayment demands within 3 weeks
US allocates $ 200 million for gender equality, democracy in Pakistan
UK King Charles III evicts Prince Andrew from royal residence over Ongoing trial
London: UK King Charles III has evicted Prince Andrew from Buckingham Palace because of an ongoing lawsuit against him for sexual assault involving the statutory rape of a minor, The Sun newspaper reported, citing sources.
"Any presence…
Pant, Iyer’s quickfire 159 run stand puts India in strong position
Dhaka: Both Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, who missed their centuries, helped India to get a crucial first innings lead of 87 runs, after they put on a dynamic counter-attacking partnership of 159 runs for the fifth wicket on Day 2 of the…
Japan upscales Defence budget by 26 percent in FY 2023-24
Tokyo: The Japanese government adopted a record draft budget of 114.38 trillion yen (865 billion U.S. dollars) for fiscal year 2023 (April 2023-March 2024) on Friday, with defense spending hitting a record high.
The figure approved by the…
Netanyahu claims to form a coalition govt before deadline
Jerusalem: Israel's Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has succeeded in forming a new coalition government.
"I have managed (to form a government)," Netanyahu wrote on Twitter on Wednesday, minutes before a…
Amazon, European Commission settle antitrust law dispute
Moscow: The European Commission decided on Tuesday to consider concessions offered by Amazon in the EU antitrust investigation enough to settle the dispute over the US company's use of non-public marketplace seller data and the way it…
EU states agree gas price cap to contain energy crisis
Brussels: The European Union (EU) member states have agreed to cap natural gas prices in the bloc at 180 euros (191 US dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh) in an effort to ensure the security of energy supply, EU officials said here on Monday.…
PFC awarded SAFA Gold Award for Best Accounts in Kathmandu
Kathmandu/New Delhi: Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC), a Maharatna CPSE and the country’s leading NBFC in the power sector, has won the prestigious “South Asian Federation of Accountants” (SAFA) Gold Award in the ‘Best Presented…
Nepal president Bhandari calls on parties to stake claim for govt formation
Kathmandu: Nepal's President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday called on the political parties to make a claim for a new coalition government within seven days, nearly one month after the country went to the polls.
The president made the call…
UN launches 10-year survival plan for indigenous languages at risk
New York: The United Nations has launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages to help them survive, and protect them from extinction. Preserving their languages is "not only important for them, but for all humanity," said UN…
